Is your little girl a Daredevil? Does she constantly push the limits and somehow come out on the other side of them braver and more confident than before? I feel like I’m constantly saying, “Oh no; are you going to attempt that?” I’m sure it’s part of being a mother or maybe she’s learning a little too much from me,…

We’ve gone and done it! We moved back to the north and winter is coming. We decided to embrace it and welcome the cold and snow by finding some of the best winter bucket list gear to make the snow a joyous experience. From a cool, new product to our favorite classics, here are three new pieces of winter gear…

Living in southern California, I don’t need to worry about owning winter boots but I couldn’t exactly wear my usual flip-flops on a recent trip to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. In search of polar bears, northern lights and dog sledding adventures, I needed a pair of boots that were going to hold up against the extremely cold temperatures, icy trails and snowy…

I usually forget holidays, birthday days and pretty much every other day that most people celebrate. I rarely cook dinner and the house is never spotless. I’m more of an “experience” type of person. I’d rather celebrate life every day and take in as much as humanly possible on a regular basis rather than waiting for a specific day like Christmas….

Even if I’ve already been to a country, I still double check to see if I have the proper power converter. This handy power outlet map will show you what plug goes where and give you the power during travel. Outlet Map If you plan on travelling internationally, be sure you have everything you need to charge up your devices.

Scuba diving to me was one of those things like a back burner on a stove left on high. I was always busy trying new things, seeing new places, and having great experiences, but scuba diving was always in my peripheral vision, constantly teasing me and stating, “hey … over here … you know you want to try me ……

Lesley and I love to take lots of pictures and videos; it’s the best way to capture as many memories as we can. Having a bomb-proof camera which can perform both tasks is a must. The GoPro is the perfect camera for our active lives since it can keep pace. Although taking pictures is a great way to capture a special…

We actually had several days with ice and snow in North Carolina. After living in Laguna Hills, California for the last two years, I thought ice and snow were a thing of the past. I was warned that it was going to happen. I know, I know; I’m Canadian. Suck it up. I lived in -60°C weather during two years…